The Iranians tried to revolt against the tyrants who would sacrifice their lives while hiding in a bunker. No one came to their aid... I think the everyday Iranians may not be the death to America crowd we are shown by their media.
Paul is talking about their leadership, specifically in context in this video, those who are heading the military and have nuclear ambitions. He isn’t talking about the students and people who try to uprise. In other words, he is talking about having empathy for the very people who have massacred the very people you describe.
Cute attempt at spinning though.